… and Feeling Alone Ever sit in a meeting or class and wonder why everyone else thinks true and you think false? Or, everyone else says hire this person and you think “ick”? Or, everyone else says “great idea” boss and you see many downsides to the argument that are just not being addressed? This one used to hit … Continue reading
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Just a Bad Hair Day?
One morning last week, I looked out the window only to see that the city was fogged in. I was viewing from the 19th floor and could barely see the ground. The buildings and trees were hidden by the haze. I threw on my jacket to take my dog for a walk. When the Fog Rolled In When we returned … Continue reading
Let Me Call You Sweetheart
…..NOT This week when NJ Governor Christie did not like a question put to him by a woman at a Romney rally he responded: You know, something may go down tonight, but it ain’t going to be jobs, sweetheart. He followed up with a clear cogent comment, but why make a snotty gender-focused comment first? Call … Continue reading
Friend or Frenemy?
A friend, who I will call Jodie, recently shared a personal story about relationships, resolutions and responsibility to ones’ self that is revealing and instructive. Tolerating Bad Behavior A few years ago, Jodie made a different kind of New Year’s resolution. Instead of trying to give up sweets – her perennial goal – she decided to take aim at honoring … Continue reading
Women Can Change the World
“The world will be saved by the Western woman” This message from the Dalai Lama, the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize winner, was delivered during the Vancouver Peace Summit in September 2009. It has made the rounds on various Twitter and blog feeds and should make us all sit up straighter and understand that women do have the power to change … Continue reading
Taking Control
What’s Can You Control? You cannot control the weather but you can remember to carry an umbrella or wear weather appropriate clothing. You cannot control where you were born or wrongs done to you in your youth. But you can control your outlook on your future and what lessons you learn from your past. You cannot control your height or … Continue reading
Make Your “Ding”
Many Steve Jobs’ tributes in the recent month have included eloquent speeches and list of accomplishments. My favorite was his simple comment:”I want to put a ding in the universe.” Make a Ding, Make a Difference There is a universal need to be recognized and heard and to have an impact. We all want to feel that our lives matter … Continue reading
Dreaming in Black and White
Last month, LWP Christine and I traveled with Women for Women International (WFWi) to Bosnia. While there are still many bullet-riddled building and other reminders of the horrific fighting that occurred during the 90’s, what’s remarkable is the dichotomy of progress and the pre-war politics that endure. Women for Women Prior to the trip, I read books about the break … Continue reading
Looking for the Similarities, Not Differences
LWP Janet and I spent an amazing week learning first-hand about the work of Women for Women International (WFWI) in Bosnia. This amazing organization provides support for women in eight post conflict countries by giving them emotional support, education and job training and support. The unique spin of this organization is the practice of women from developed countries adopting a … Continue reading
Have a Heart
While reading the NY Times last weekend, I noticed an ad describing September 29 as World Heart Day. Having never heard of this event, I read on. The World Heart Federation, a non-governmental organization, and its member organizations are challenging people around the world to take charge of their heart health and be advocates for heart-healthy living. This is a … Continue reading
